Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Malign
Option 1: Praise
Option 2: Align
Option 3: Cheerful
Option 4: Harangue
Correct Answer: Praise
Solution : The first option is correct.
Malign means to speak harmful untruths about someone or something, often with the intent to damage their reputation. On the other hand, praise refers to expressing approval, admiration, or compliments for someone or something, highlighting positive qualities or achievements.
The
Question : Directions: Rohan, Rajiv, Ritu, Rishav, and Ritika are sitting in a circle facing away from the centre. Rohan and Rajiv are not sitting together. Rishav and Ritika are sitting immediately next to each other, and Rajiv is sitting to the immediate left of Rishav. Who is sitting to the immediate left of Ritu?
Option 1: Rohan
Option 2: Rishav
Option 3: Rajiv
Option 4: Ritika
Correct Answer: Rohan
Solution : Given: (I) Rohan and Rajiv are not sitting together. (II) Rishav and Ritika are sitting immediately next to each other, and Rajiv is sitting to the immediate left of Rishav.
Therefore, Rohan is sitting to the immediate left of Ritu. Hence, the first option is
Question : Directions: In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which conclusions logically follow the given statements. Statements: I. All B is V. II. All K is B. Conclusions: I. All K is V. II. No V is B.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Neither conclusion follows
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statement is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: All K is V – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circle representing K is completely overlapped by the
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SETTLE is coded as DLSTDS. What is the code for STRUCK in that code language?
Option 1: JCTRST
Option 2: JCTRSS
Option 3: JCTSRS
Option 4: JTCRSS
Correct Answer: JCTRSS
Solution : Given: SETTLE is coded as DLSTDS.
Subtract 1 from the place value of the second, fourth, and sixth letters of SETTLE and the remaining letters will remain the same and then reverse the order of the letters as shown to obtain the code –
Thus,
Question : Which of the following is an example of contact force?
Option 1: Electrostatic force
Option 2: Muscular force
Option 3: Gravitational force
Option 4: Magnetic force
Correct Answer: Muscular force
Solution : The correct answer is Muscular force.
Contact force is the force generated when two things come into contact with each other. Here, non-contact forces such as gravitational, magnetic, and electrostatic can act at a distance without making physical contact with the object. On
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the two numbers are related in the same way as the numbers in the given number pair. 248 : 428
Option 1: 428 : 824
Option 2: 268 : 628
Option 3: 462 : 264
Option 4: 284 : 842
Correct Answer: 268 : 628
Solution : Given: 248 : 428
In the second term first two digits are interchanged and the third digit is written as it is. 248→428 Let's check each option – First option: 428 : 824; On interchanging the first two digits we get→248 ≠ 824
Question : The Northernmost range of the Himalayas is known as_____.
Option 1: the Inner Himalayas
Option 2: Aravalli Range
Option 3: Purvanchal
Option 4: Shiwalik Range
Correct Answer: the Inner Himalayas
Solution : The correct option is the Inner Himalayas.
The Himadri, or Inner Himalayas, constitute the northernmost range of the Himalayan system. Dominated by iconic peaks like Mount Everest, this stable and continuous belt serves as the backbone of the mountain range. The Inner
Question : Directions: Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : In migration, the factors which cause people to leave their place of residence or origin are called _______.
Option 1: pull factors
Option 2: regular factors
Option 3: push factors
Option 4: irregular factors
Correct Answer: push factors
Solution : The correct option is push factors.
In migration, push factors are conditions or circumstances that compel individuals to leave their place of residence or origin. These factors often include economic hardships, political instability, environmental issues, or lack of opportunities, motivating people to seek
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
I have not finished to paint the door.
(1) painting
(2) the paint
(3) the painting
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
This option is the correct choice. It changes the infinitive phrase "to paint" to the gerund "painting", which is the appropriate form when describing the action of applying paint to the door.
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